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Dual hall effect sensor for determining travel

US6564694B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 2001
Grant dateMay 20, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 29, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02B77/08
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A non-contact Hall Effect position sensor integral to a master cylinder for an automotive hydraulic braking system provides reliable brake pedal position information without regard to the geometry and placement of the brake pedal input, decreasing the complexity of integration into each type of automobile. Moreover, reliable performance of brake position sensing is provided by avoiding use of contact sensors that are subject to wear and performance variation.

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